If I'm buying a 1979 ranch, I'm not so sure I want to see the grungy bathroom and stained ceiling before photos - or even told how bad it was.I understand from the rehabber side that you're proud of the work and it's cool to show off how bad something was before and how great it looks now, but should a buyer be told how bad it was?

now, what if they had stains on the floor and paint?

-make sure doors and windows open and close properly if some of them don't could indicate structural problems-check ceilings for water stains or stains that might be covered up with paint, or rough spots on walls could indicate water damage or possibly mold-ask seller to purchase a home warranty in your offer just in case heater or central air takes a dump-make sure floors are level, if not check beams, or foundation outside for cracks these are some major things to look for, but not deal breakers at least for me. these can get you big discounts and can be fixed

Interiors vary from pretty worn (stained carpet, dated/mismatched appliances, etc...) to good condition (newer finishes, but not NEW).

Usually they turn out great just with a clear sealer and no stain. 

., that may need it, stain decks, fix loose fence pickets and gate hardware, anything that we know would cost a fortune in labor charges if goes through the PM but we can do ourselves at low cost. 

Didn't get any real responses either.Well now I have seen the house, done my comps, and trying to estimate repair cost so I know if I should or shouldn't make an offer.30 year old house, 1635 sqft, 3 bed 2 bath, driveway only, pretty poor condition (Old laminate floors and stains on plywood under carpet and smells a little).

I had it in a SFR and it got water stained, cracked and just didn't work out well for me..

You need to be very careful to properly sand the floors and take out all sanding marks, and you will need to be very careful when applying the stain/sealer so as not have puddles.

Has anyone had experience with brick staining?